Mannykillers/ AAPARKAH Street/time Attack/Drift Build (heavy Pics) #Thisisthewolf
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11-01-16, 09:58 AM
#2654
Hungry for the Power
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Epic work this year Aaron well done to you, wozza and Mike on the 3rd place!
Wolfberry looking too power man love the new livery you went with man. Sorry to read about the engine fire hope all is sorted now bro
Keep well man
Wolfberry looking too power man love the new livery you went with man. Sorry to read about the engine fire hope all is sorted now bro
Keep well man
11-21-16, 12:29 PM
#2656
If anyone is Interested here is a little Interview Article I did for Drift Life Magazine at the Borg Warner Booth at SEMA this year!
https://driftlifemagazine.com/2016/1...rs-sema-booth/
Updates Come soon!!
Always and forever.....THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT GUYS!!
https://driftlifemagazine.com/2016/1...rs-sema-booth/
Updates Come soon!!
Always and forever.....THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT GUYS!!
11-23-16, 02:58 PM
#2657
Update!!! "Stay'in Alive"
Long time eh guys?!
I can assure you i've been Busy!!!
I spend most of my mornings planning, organizing....making lists..and following up on previous projects, promo, next seasons deals and works. Parts coming in....parts being repaired, absolute musts...and "wish List" things that Need to be done to the wolf.
This past year was a reflection of spreading myself just a little bit too thin. I broke my car more often than drove it...and I wasn't able to put in the time needed to properly have her set up and solid from the get go. Always chasing little issues that were always the product of inadequate install, or rush jobbing something.
Good thing is I learned the Hard way...Bad thing is I learned the hard way haha. Luckily my engine is in excellent shape and the worst is some damaged wiring, a water line and some heat protection product. Again and always thanks to PTP turbo for providing all the product that saved my engine bay from a blown out Gasket.
This last dyno session I made a judgment call because I was dead set on making it to the Super D USA Event. Knowing I had a turbo gasket leak..I continued.. telling myself "It'll Hold." Against Abels Advice... we dyno'd anyhow. The car made 430 and 360 tq at 18lbs of Boost all the way up to 9200RPM. I figured I'd take her out for a few laps tops and just dial some suspension at Super D.
But that's not what happened... What happened was the leaking exhaust was flaming the **** out of my engine compartment and I burnt up some wiring. Lasted 2 Laps.
Fast Forward a week and I did the same exact thing.. Repaired everything and just "tightened" the fasteners on my turbo and said "It'll hold." But it didn't. First Lap out in the morning of ASB I blew the transmission on the backside of Streets of Willow in the bowl. 3rd gear....Sheared and grenaded. Swapped the transmission over lunch, and 3 hours later I was running again with the spare trans I had in the Trailer. Thanks again for the help from Everyone in the pits who lent a hand! I'm sure I wasn't very pleasant to be around at the Event. I did only show up on Sunday.
ANyways.. Second Lap on the new Transmission...again on the back side of Streets and the gasket gave it's farewell. Same Exact Issue.. but worse. Fried Wiring, Heat protection product, turbo water line, and a fair bit of Crispy PTP Gold reflective heat Tape on the frame and other bits.
I deserved that. A real kick in the face for abusing a car that truly isn't for the feint of heart. I doubled back on my own motto and strict personal guidelines on "How to make this work." The good thing is the Engine is OK. And luckily she still looks pretty. But thinking about it... Nothing was stopping me from being mid 4- 9 person train on Horse thief when the car died coming down the hill. That could have been a real mess. Shame on me for abusing it...and I made a promise to the wolf that I won't ever do that again.
Aftermath
You could say that I've fully attacked the issue though.... Both physically and mentally
I've ordered Everything I knew I should have for this new set up. So here are a few things that will keep you from committing this blasphemy of an issue in your build.
#1) ALWAYS replace the following: Exhaust Manifold to Turbo Gasket. Borg Warner actually sells a Hardware kit that includes v-band clamps SPECIFICALLY designed for the EFR V-band Flange. It also includes one of their EFR SPECIFIC Exhaust manifold to Turbo Gaskets, extra turbine housing fasteners....water/oil fittings and assorted gaskets including the recirc valve gasket etc. All of these things make a difference.
#2) Engine Block to Turbo Manifold Gasket. Although I have used Good Used Gaskets here in the past and had good luck with them. Don't Ever Use anything other than OEM. I know these are expensive but the crappy non OE ones don't last for crap. Also...just a tip.. you can use OEM Cosmo Gaskets which are a bit cheaper. I Ordered a set of these...and although they're a bit Less Wide than FD gaskets... they work great. Only reason is Atkins has been wavering back and forth on price with OEM gaskets for a while. one day they're 62 Dollars a piece.. the next your charged for 126 dollars for one. I called on this and although I purchased mine at 62 bucks a pop.. I was charged for one at 126 bucks. Ended up not making big enough a stink about the change and price online and eating the price for 2 cosmo gaskets and getting hit for a 20% re stocking fee. Kinda bothered me. But whatever. Next time I'll just order through MazdaTrix.
I also ordered Brand new Rotor Housing Studs... I looked for Hours Online and could't for the life of me find the type of Hardware I was looking for. I wanted ARP Inconel bullet head broached and 1.25 Fine Pitch outer studs. But Couldn't find anything with everything I wanted.. And I didn't want to pay the price unless it was exactly what I wanted... So I ended up going with OEM Studs.
So I guess I'm waiting for the studs to come in before Putting her all back together.
Here's a pic of the Cosmo Gaskets...
Other Happenings... I've been helping out at Abels shop more and more. Helping out the new owner of the Falken FD to get the car Sorted for Top Drift this year!
More Updates Soon!!!
Unless you guys want to check out some more fishing adventures?!!
#Thisisthewolf
Long time eh guys?!
I can assure you i've been Busy!!!
I spend most of my mornings planning, organizing....making lists..and following up on previous projects, promo, next seasons deals and works. Parts coming in....parts being repaired, absolute musts...and "wish List" things that Need to be done to the wolf.
This past year was a reflection of spreading myself just a little bit too thin. I broke my car more often than drove it...and I wasn't able to put in the time needed to properly have her set up and solid from the get go. Always chasing little issues that were always the product of inadequate install, or rush jobbing something.
Good thing is I learned the Hard way...Bad thing is I learned the hard way haha. Luckily my engine is in excellent shape and the worst is some damaged wiring, a water line and some heat protection product. Again and always thanks to PTP turbo for providing all the product that saved my engine bay from a blown out Gasket.
This last dyno session I made a judgment call because I was dead set on making it to the Super D USA Event. Knowing I had a turbo gasket leak..I continued.. telling myself "It'll Hold." Against Abels Advice... we dyno'd anyhow. The car made 430 and 360 tq at 18lbs of Boost all the way up to 9200RPM. I figured I'd take her out for a few laps tops and just dial some suspension at Super D.
But that's not what happened... What happened was the leaking exhaust was flaming the **** out of my engine compartment and I burnt up some wiring. Lasted 2 Laps.
Fast Forward a week and I did the same exact thing.. Repaired everything and just "tightened" the fasteners on my turbo and said "It'll hold." But it didn't. First Lap out in the morning of ASB I blew the transmission on the backside of Streets of Willow in the bowl. 3rd gear....Sheared and grenaded. Swapped the transmission over lunch, and 3 hours later I was running again with the spare trans I had in the Trailer. Thanks again for the help from Everyone in the pits who lent a hand! I'm sure I wasn't very pleasant to be around at the Event. I did only show up on Sunday.
ANyways.. Second Lap on the new Transmission...again on the back side of Streets and the gasket gave it's farewell. Same Exact Issue.. but worse. Fried Wiring, Heat protection product, turbo water line, and a fair bit of Crispy PTP Gold reflective heat Tape on the frame and other bits.
I deserved that. A real kick in the face for abusing a car that truly isn't for the feint of heart. I doubled back on my own motto and strict personal guidelines on "How to make this work." The good thing is the Engine is OK. And luckily she still looks pretty. But thinking about it... Nothing was stopping me from being mid 4- 9 person train on Horse thief when the car died coming down the hill. That could have been a real mess. Shame on me for abusing it...and I made a promise to the wolf that I won't ever do that again.
Aftermath
You could say that I've fully attacked the issue though.... Both physically and mentally
I've ordered Everything I knew I should have for this new set up. So here are a few things that will keep you from committing this blasphemy of an issue in your build.
#1) ALWAYS replace the following: Exhaust Manifold to Turbo Gasket. Borg Warner actually sells a Hardware kit that includes v-band clamps SPECIFICALLY designed for the EFR V-band Flange. It also includes one of their EFR SPECIFIC Exhaust manifold to Turbo Gaskets, extra turbine housing fasteners....water/oil fittings and assorted gaskets including the recirc valve gasket etc. All of these things make a difference.
#2) Engine Block to Turbo Manifold Gasket. Although I have used Good Used Gaskets here in the past and had good luck with them. Don't Ever Use anything other than OEM. I know these are expensive but the crappy non OE ones don't last for crap. Also...just a tip.. you can use OEM Cosmo Gaskets which are a bit cheaper. I Ordered a set of these...and although they're a bit Less Wide than FD gaskets... they work great. Only reason is Atkins has been wavering back and forth on price with OEM gaskets for a while. one day they're 62 Dollars a piece.. the next your charged for 126 dollars for one. I called on this and although I purchased mine at 62 bucks a pop.. I was charged for one at 126 bucks. Ended up not making big enough a stink about the change and price online and eating the price for 2 cosmo gaskets and getting hit for a 20% re stocking fee. Kinda bothered me. But whatever. Next time I'll just order through MazdaTrix.
I also ordered Brand new Rotor Housing Studs... I looked for Hours Online and could't for the life of me find the type of Hardware I was looking for. I wanted ARP Inconel bullet head broached and 1.25 Fine Pitch outer studs. But Couldn't find anything with everything I wanted.. And I didn't want to pay the price unless it was exactly what I wanted... So I ended up going with OEM Studs.
So I guess I'm waiting for the studs to come in before Putting her all back together.
Here's a pic of the Cosmo Gaskets...
Other Happenings... I've been helping out at Abels shop more and more. Helping out the new owner of the Falken FD to get the car Sorted for Top Drift this year!
More Updates Soon!!!
Unless you guys want to check out some more fishing adventures?!!
#Thisisthewolf
11-23-16, 04:10 PM
#2658
Update: "The Blue Devil"
Ok Ok...Maybe you guys don't care...But I do hahaha... So you get to hear about fishing adventures.
If you're a fisherman... Chances are you've heard the stories of the giant Blue Fin Tuna. Massive......sometimes up to 800 lb Kings of the ocean. This species of Tuna is known to be the best Sushi Fish on the planet...at least in the oceans. Paying head to preference as well though.. But anyways... A buddy of mine Nam, has been trying to get me to head out to try and nail one. These Fish haven't been in our local waters in Years.. Let alone sizeable. Whereas in the past 5-10 years...if you landed a Blue fin.. You were happy despite size... but if you landed a 50 Lb Fish... you were the man. Only mainly hearing about larger Blue fin off the coast of the eastern Side of the States off Main. But Down here in Huntington beach...Southern California.. we don't get blue Fin Tuna.
So a couple weeks back... I went out of Longbeach on a Cattle boat where they had been suppossedly landing 80-100lb Blue fin. Well I went out. and Got Skunked haha It was just one of those days..but truthfully... I feel like I knew I wasn't going to hook up with a fish the whole time I went out. It was a full day trip. Sleep on the Boat, (2) nights.. fish the day in between and hopefully hook up with, and land a trophy! But I didn't... I came home empy handed. LAME!!
Well the next weekend my buddy Nam convinced me to go out with him on a different boat on a Day and a half trip. To the same place about 95 Miles offshore. "Tanner Bank".... Infamous as of late for Blue fin. And man were people pulling in some big fish. 50-115Lb fish were Average numbers!!
The night started at 9pm when we left the Long Beach Harber..
A quick stop at Catalina for some fish Candy AKA "Live Squid" and we'd be off to the hunting grounds "Tanner Bank."
Sea's were pretty damn rough...but luckily I don't much get sea sick. I took some Dramamine just in case the night before. But we were getting tossed with 8-12 Ft swells in 5-6 Second Duration the whole trip. I didn't so much mind it... But it was damn near impossible for me to sleep because the bunk I was in was a bit narrow....and the couple times I almost dozed off...I almost got tossed out of the bed. I'm actually surprised more people don't get seriously injured from falling out of the bunks haha. There were a couple people that hit the floor pretty hard hahaha. Being out in the ocean is pretty sick though. It was the night of the #SuperMoon... The brightest moon we'd be having in some 45-55 Years. And it shown down on the ocean like a massive Torch... You could see for Miles at night. Super bright...and an experience I'll always remember.
We got to tanner Bank at around 5AM. People were tugging on fish within Minutes.. I wasn't feeling the "Magic though"... But by 9"AM Nam had hooked up with a fish and landed him within the Hour on his Back up rod..since he'd lost his leader and line on his nice set up. It was a single speed but he got the fish in safe and sound. I was pretty Pumped for him, but def feeling left out for the Second Weekend in a row!!! There's nothing like stricking out on a fishing trip when people are hooking up around you!!! Especially when you're used to being one of the first people to hook up hahaha. (Such a premadonna these days aye?)
So Me and Nam are fishing Side by side..... and were talking about being in the zone.. Energy and the feeling you get right at around the same time you hook up with a fish. He's telling me he's feeling it and I'm telling him.. I'm kinda feeling a bit of energy and he said... "Bro..one of us is about to hook up!!!"...and I'm not even kidding you... As I was replying.... BAMMMM!!!! WHIPPPP!!!!! My SPOOL IS HOT!!! DRAG BURNER!!! NAM YELLS AT ME!!! ""BRO CLICK TO STRIKE"..ANd for those of you familiar with heavy ocean fishing reels.. There are multiple settings... free spool, Stricke, and some have dual speeds....manual push drags to slow fish down....and even Carbon Discs for Big fish on the drag!!! I might have to get exedy to build me a disc eh? haha. But As He's Yelling at me.. I slowly move my thumb over to slow the spool over the line... and as smoothly as possible switch the manual lever from free spool to "Strike" mode which allows you to reel the fish in with Drag. There is one issue though.. If you push the Manual lever too far..... It'll go straight to Manual Drag... which is set high enough because of the size of the fish we were catching...to Actually Break the line due to the abrupt Halt. These Fish are NO JOKE!!! So i'm slowly pushing the Manual lever to strick..... ANd get it there nice and smooth... The Deck hand Yells!! FOLLOW HIM!!!! I look at my line and he's OFF!!!... My fish Booked it... So maneuvering through 35+ Anglers on a single side of a boat after hooking up with a Trophy Blue IS NOT something that is EVER done very smoothly!!! The Deck hand is yelling.. I'm busy watching my line and following the fish.. and not allowing any Tension to let up.... Keeping my rod tip up and Going Full Bendo on the devil! The Deck hand is pushing people out of the way as I weave in and out... on top of.. behind... of other anglers trying to keep the fish in front of me. And FinallyI get tot he front of the Boat.. Clean and Clear of people.... PHEEWWWW!!! But off the back the fish shoots!!! Luckily on the side of the boat where there aren't any people... I follow him over there.. and this is only about 15 MIN into the fight. I'm reeling and have already hit the second gear on my reel to try and get this devil in! My Arm is burning from keeping the Rod Tip up.. my right hand is in Jack Mode cranking on the reel handle... and The tip of the rod is wedged into my abdomen to keep the reel up. This fish is NO JOKE!!! And then Light at the end of the Tunnel.. about 25 Min in... on of the Anglers on the Boat yells.. "I see Color!!!!"..... And I give a nice long exhale..... I look out towards me and see the fish... Then the fish turns towards the Boat and comes right at us... I'm thinking.. Pfffffftt... this guy just made the worst mistake ever... Reeling like a Crazed Adrenaline pumped Zombie.... I swear the fish looked up and saw me.... ANd I saw him...It may seem crazy... But I swear although it was under water vs out... Our Eyes Locked... and the Blue said "Not Today." The Blue fin Tuna Took off... ANd when I say he took off. I had roughly 400 Yards on my Reel. When it gets down to about 80 Yards.. My Yellow FlauroCarbon Turns White....to let me know I'm running out of line. The fish Took off.. and he wasn't stopping.. My Reel was screaming... And I'm just sitting there Tensed at about 80% core strength trying to brace this fish vs the Rocking Boat. The deck hand is telling me.. "Dont worry man, He'll stop." And I'm trying to trust this guy.... But about 5 min later... THe fish is still booking it.. the Reel's squeel has increased and Yellow Line Disappears!!!! I see White!!!! And this is when I started getting nervous... Because I looked over and the Deck hand is obviously taken back... His eyes wide open and mumbling **** to me that I couldn't even take into thought.. over and over he saying something to me and all I can think is "This dude has no clue".... But that's just me being older and experienced in Life at this point.. But I snap out of it and and Stop and listen to what he'saying and he says.. "HOW MUCH LINE IS left when it hits White?!!!" I answer.. "80 Yards.".. He Grabs the Rod out of my hands and asks "What my Drag is set to?!" I Reply "18Lbs" He says "OK, I've got this." He Slowly starts putting pressure on the Manual Drag lever.... which COULD break the line.. and the whole time I'm thinking.. the line is GOING to snap!!...but over the next 20 Seconds...the fish starts to slowly slow... and then Stops 100%....Turns around...and Books it Straight at the Boat... The Rod already in my hands.. The Deck hand Sweating like a Pig... Myself Sweating like a Pig... He looks at me in the eye and says.."REEL." He didn't have to tell me twice... I cranked fast.... and I cranked Long. The Devil came at the boat for a nice 50 Yards... Still in the White line... He tried to make a last Run... I did the same thing the deck hand did and slowly pressed the manual Drag lever... Then Faught the fish for the remaining 35 Min..... A glimmer of Hope again... SOmeone Yells "COLOR, COLOR!!!" But I made that mistake in the past once before..and wasn't about to do it again.. I didn't even look. My arm was shot... Shaking from un-relenting pressure... My hand was hurting but I didn't give two *****... I kept cranking.. one Deck hand Yells "GAFFFF!!!!!" the other one Yells... "GET ANOTHER GAFF!!" and I see them rush off.. Meanwhile I'm Cranking like the Dickens... And finally.. THey Gaff the Blue... Line goes slack... and I hear a massive "Thud" on the boat deck. I look at him... and there he is in all his Glory. I rush over to him and Immediately issue the Kill. For me....Taking life should never be taken for granted...and being more spiritual and thankful is the way it should always be. I Put my hand on the Blues side... Look into his Eyes..and Cut Both Gills to bleed him...all the while Giving Thanks for the beautiful gift.
When I think of a fish this size... in the middle of the Ocean.. I know this fish was a winner. It had done the hard work and beat the Odds.. it was already a winner and it was literally just living out the rest of it's life to fulfill it's duty. For me to take it's life...is a big deal. So I had better honor it and be thankful for the gift. Utilizing the whole fish is important. No use killing unless i'll be eating...and no wasting any of the fish. Right After I cut the Gills... I totally pulled a Solid and told the Deck hand I had to eat the Heart. Half Joking.... He looked at me and said..."OK." He pulled out his knife.. and pulled the heart out with the quickness. I guess he was the guy who cut up all the fish. But he had it out so quick it was crazy. He handed it to me and weirdly enough it was still beating in the palm of my hand. I didn't think about it... I just put it straight up to my mouth and took a fat Hunk out of it. It tasted...like... warm Irion tasting sushi....smooth texture but STILL BEATING!! I took a second huge bite of the Heart... and it's BIG!! about half the size of my palm... and was happy to complete the ritual. Here's a Video of me eating the Heart!
And the only Photo I got of my fish! 84LB BLUE FIN TUNA!!!
Spent the entire next morning cutting the fish up on my own. Sorting.. Vac sealing and labeling. Man there was a lot of meat!! Beautiful though!!
Look at how expensive a single Fillet was in the store!
And here is just one half of 4 Loins I had cut into !!!!!
ChuToro.... or the second most fatty section..
Otoro....highest grade other than the Head of the Tuna which holds some of the best delicate meat in the whole fish..
After the cut
Vac sealed
Some Fresh as...Seared Blue Fin Steaks!!!!
so good!!
The end of a perfect week....Experience.... IN life!! Otherwise you will live an entire life without tasting what this planet has to offer! Be thankful...remain humble..and LIVE!
More Updates Soon!!!
Stay Tuned!!
#ThisistheWolf
Ok Ok...Maybe you guys don't care...But I do hahaha... So you get to hear about fishing adventures.
If you're a fisherman... Chances are you've heard the stories of the giant Blue Fin Tuna. Massive......sometimes up to 800 lb Kings of the ocean. This species of Tuna is known to be the best Sushi Fish on the planet...at least in the oceans. Paying head to preference as well though.. But anyways... A buddy of mine Nam, has been trying to get me to head out to try and nail one. These Fish haven't been in our local waters in Years.. Let alone sizeable. Whereas in the past 5-10 years...if you landed a Blue fin.. You were happy despite size... but if you landed a 50 Lb Fish... you were the man. Only mainly hearing about larger Blue fin off the coast of the eastern Side of the States off Main. But Down here in Huntington beach...Southern California.. we don't get blue Fin Tuna.
So a couple weeks back... I went out of Longbeach on a Cattle boat where they had been suppossedly landing 80-100lb Blue fin. Well I went out. and Got Skunked haha It was just one of those days..but truthfully... I feel like I knew I wasn't going to hook up with a fish the whole time I went out. It was a full day trip. Sleep on the Boat, (2) nights.. fish the day in between and hopefully hook up with, and land a trophy! But I didn't... I came home empy handed. LAME!!
Well the next weekend my buddy Nam convinced me to go out with him on a different boat on a Day and a half trip. To the same place about 95 Miles offshore. "Tanner Bank".... Infamous as of late for Blue fin. And man were people pulling in some big fish. 50-115Lb fish were Average numbers!!
The night started at 9pm when we left the Long Beach Harber..
A quick stop at Catalina for some fish Candy AKA "Live Squid" and we'd be off to the hunting grounds "Tanner Bank."
Sea's were pretty damn rough...but luckily I don't much get sea sick. I took some Dramamine just in case the night before. But we were getting tossed with 8-12 Ft swells in 5-6 Second Duration the whole trip. I didn't so much mind it... But it was damn near impossible for me to sleep because the bunk I was in was a bit narrow....and the couple times I almost dozed off...I almost got tossed out of the bed. I'm actually surprised more people don't get seriously injured from falling out of the bunks haha. There were a couple people that hit the floor pretty hard hahaha. Being out in the ocean is pretty sick though. It was the night of the #SuperMoon... The brightest moon we'd be having in some 45-55 Years. And it shown down on the ocean like a massive Torch... You could see for Miles at night. Super bright...and an experience I'll always remember.
We got to tanner Bank at around 5AM. People were tugging on fish within Minutes.. I wasn't feeling the "Magic though"... But by 9"AM Nam had hooked up with a fish and landed him within the Hour on his Back up rod..since he'd lost his leader and line on his nice set up. It was a single speed but he got the fish in safe and sound. I was pretty Pumped for him, but def feeling left out for the Second Weekend in a row!!! There's nothing like stricking out on a fishing trip when people are hooking up around you!!! Especially when you're used to being one of the first people to hook up hahaha. (Such a premadonna these days aye?)
So Me and Nam are fishing Side by side..... and were talking about being in the zone.. Energy and the feeling you get right at around the same time you hook up with a fish. He's telling me he's feeling it and I'm telling him.. I'm kinda feeling a bit of energy and he said... "Bro..one of us is about to hook up!!!"...and I'm not even kidding you... As I was replying.... BAMMMM!!!! WHIPPPP!!!!! My SPOOL IS HOT!!! DRAG BURNER!!! NAM YELLS AT ME!!! ""BRO CLICK TO STRIKE"..ANd for those of you familiar with heavy ocean fishing reels.. There are multiple settings... free spool, Stricke, and some have dual speeds....manual push drags to slow fish down....and even Carbon Discs for Big fish on the drag!!! I might have to get exedy to build me a disc eh? haha. But As He's Yelling at me.. I slowly move my thumb over to slow the spool over the line... and as smoothly as possible switch the manual lever from free spool to "Strike" mode which allows you to reel the fish in with Drag. There is one issue though.. If you push the Manual lever too far..... It'll go straight to Manual Drag... which is set high enough because of the size of the fish we were catching...to Actually Break the line due to the abrupt Halt. These Fish are NO JOKE!!! So i'm slowly pushing the Manual lever to strick..... ANd get it there nice and smooth... The Deck hand Yells!! FOLLOW HIM!!!! I look at my line and he's OFF!!!... My fish Booked it... So maneuvering through 35+ Anglers on a single side of a boat after hooking up with a Trophy Blue IS NOT something that is EVER done very smoothly!!! The Deck hand is yelling.. I'm busy watching my line and following the fish.. and not allowing any Tension to let up.... Keeping my rod tip up and Going Full Bendo on the devil! The Deck hand is pushing people out of the way as I weave in and out... on top of.. behind... of other anglers trying to keep the fish in front of me. And FinallyI get tot he front of the Boat.. Clean and Clear of people.... PHEEWWWW!!! But off the back the fish shoots!!! Luckily on the side of the boat where there aren't any people... I follow him over there.. and this is only about 15 MIN into the fight. I'm reeling and have already hit the second gear on my reel to try and get this devil in! My Arm is burning from keeping the Rod Tip up.. my right hand is in Jack Mode cranking on the reel handle... and The tip of the rod is wedged into my abdomen to keep the reel up. This fish is NO JOKE!!! And then Light at the end of the Tunnel.. about 25 Min in... on of the Anglers on the Boat yells.. "I see Color!!!!"..... And I give a nice long exhale..... I look out towards me and see the fish... Then the fish turns towards the Boat and comes right at us... I'm thinking.. Pfffffftt... this guy just made the worst mistake ever... Reeling like a Crazed Adrenaline pumped Zombie.... I swear the fish looked up and saw me.... ANd I saw him...It may seem crazy... But I swear although it was under water vs out... Our Eyes Locked... and the Blue said "Not Today." The Blue fin Tuna Took off... ANd when I say he took off. I had roughly 400 Yards on my Reel. When it gets down to about 80 Yards.. My Yellow FlauroCarbon Turns White....to let me know I'm running out of line. The fish Took off.. and he wasn't stopping.. My Reel was screaming... And I'm just sitting there Tensed at about 80% core strength trying to brace this fish vs the Rocking Boat. The deck hand is telling me.. "Dont worry man, He'll stop." And I'm trying to trust this guy.... But about 5 min later... THe fish is still booking it.. the Reel's squeel has increased and Yellow Line Disappears!!!! I see White!!!! And this is when I started getting nervous... Because I looked over and the Deck hand is obviously taken back... His eyes wide open and mumbling **** to me that I couldn't even take into thought.. over and over he saying something to me and all I can think is "This dude has no clue".... But that's just me being older and experienced in Life at this point.. But I snap out of it and and Stop and listen to what he'saying and he says.. "HOW MUCH LINE IS left when it hits White?!!!" I answer.. "80 Yards.".. He Grabs the Rod out of my hands and asks "What my Drag is set to?!" I Reply "18Lbs" He says "OK, I've got this." He Slowly starts putting pressure on the Manual Drag lever.... which COULD break the line.. and the whole time I'm thinking.. the line is GOING to snap!!...but over the next 20 Seconds...the fish starts to slowly slow... and then Stops 100%....Turns around...and Books it Straight at the Boat... The Rod already in my hands.. The Deck hand Sweating like a Pig... Myself Sweating like a Pig... He looks at me in the eye and says.."REEL." He didn't have to tell me twice... I cranked fast.... and I cranked Long. The Devil came at the boat for a nice 50 Yards... Still in the White line... He tried to make a last Run... I did the same thing the deck hand did and slowly pressed the manual Drag lever... Then Faught the fish for the remaining 35 Min..... A glimmer of Hope again... SOmeone Yells "COLOR, COLOR!!!" But I made that mistake in the past once before..and wasn't about to do it again.. I didn't even look. My arm was shot... Shaking from un-relenting pressure... My hand was hurting but I didn't give two *****... I kept cranking.. one Deck hand Yells "GAFFFF!!!!!" the other one Yells... "GET ANOTHER GAFF!!" and I see them rush off.. Meanwhile I'm Cranking like the Dickens... And finally.. THey Gaff the Blue... Line goes slack... and I hear a massive "Thud" on the boat deck. I look at him... and there he is in all his Glory. I rush over to him and Immediately issue the Kill. For me....Taking life should never be taken for granted...and being more spiritual and thankful is the way it should always be. I Put my hand on the Blues side... Look into his Eyes..and Cut Both Gills to bleed him...all the while Giving Thanks for the beautiful gift.
When I think of a fish this size... in the middle of the Ocean.. I know this fish was a winner. It had done the hard work and beat the Odds.. it was already a winner and it was literally just living out the rest of it's life to fulfill it's duty. For me to take it's life...is a big deal. So I had better honor it and be thankful for the gift. Utilizing the whole fish is important. No use killing unless i'll be eating...and no wasting any of the fish. Right After I cut the Gills... I totally pulled a Solid and told the Deck hand I had to eat the Heart. Half Joking.... He looked at me and said..."OK." He pulled out his knife.. and pulled the heart out with the quickness. I guess he was the guy who cut up all the fish. But he had it out so quick it was crazy. He handed it to me and weirdly enough it was still beating in the palm of my hand. I didn't think about it... I just put it straight up to my mouth and took a fat Hunk out of it. It tasted...like... warm Irion tasting sushi....smooth texture but STILL BEATING!! I took a second huge bite of the Heart... and it's BIG!! about half the size of my palm... and was happy to complete the ritual. Here's a Video of me eating the Heart!
And the only Photo I got of my fish! 84LB BLUE FIN TUNA!!!
Spent the entire next morning cutting the fish up on my own. Sorting.. Vac sealing and labeling. Man there was a lot of meat!! Beautiful though!!
Look at how expensive a single Fillet was in the store!
And here is just one half of 4 Loins I had cut into !!!!!
ChuToro.... or the second most fatty section..
Otoro....highest grade other than the Head of the Tuna which holds some of the best delicate meat in the whole fish..
After the cut
Vac sealed
Some Fresh as...Seared Blue Fin Steaks!!!!
so good!!
The end of a perfect week....Experience.... IN life!! Otherwise you will live an entire life without tasting what this planet has to offer! Be thankful...remain humble..and LIVE!
More Updates Soon!!!
Stay Tuned!!
#ThisistheWolf
11-23-16, 09:07 PM
#2660
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
You mean Snapchat, lol. 
Really good to see someone NOT passing blame around like that. +1 Aaron!
Really good to see someone NOT passing blame around like that. +1 Aaron!
11-23-16, 11:49 PM
#2662
too mean mate.always a good read. really like your ethics with utilizing the whole fish. down here in NZ we have a phone number that can be rang when finished filliting your fish and they will put you in touch with families in your area who will utilize the frames and heads.so everyone gets a feed and no wastage.
11-24-16, 03:30 AM
#2663
Make an assessment...
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Dude, what turbo gasket were you using? I've never seen one fail like that.
I just swapped mine too. I was using the thicker one from Turblown and the divider in the middle cracked over just a few thousand miles. So I switched back to a thin metal one from ATP Turbo.
I just swapped mine too. I was using the thicker one from Turblown and the divider in the middle cracked over just a few thousand miles. So I switched back to a thin metal one from ATP Turbo.
11-24-16, 05:28 AM
#2664
Hungry for the Power
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Dam brother sounds like you had one helluva fight with that fish bro! Atleast you caught it and it didnt get away. Must be awesome to go fishing there man
Hope you get the FD back up and running in no time bro!
Hope you get the FD back up and running in no time bro!
11-24-16, 11:56 AM
#2665
Thanks!Well.. No Blaming!!! It's all on us!
Thanks my brotha!!
too mean mate.always a good read. really like your ethics with utilizing the whole fish. down here in NZ we have a phone number that can be rang when finished filliting your fish and they will put you in touch with families in your area who will utilize the frames and heads.so everyone gets a feed and no wastage.
I like that though man, Very Useful. Ohhh...it was fo sho epic man... So Relieved when I got it on board haha. Fishing out here has been a great Stress Release!!!! Not much better than sitting out in the open Ocean....where all you have to worry about is a damn Sea Dog Robbing your bait haha.
11-29-16, 12:15 PM
#2666
Small Update:
I love New things.....
Incoming:
New OEM Rotor Housings Studs
New Brass Nuts with Inconel Lock Washers
OEM Cosmo Exhaust Gaskets
Anti Seize
And a happy Installer!
Also...If anyone is interested in this spare set up I've got.. Features 100% FULL Rear End set up for our FD's.
Megan Adjustable Rear Trailing arms
Megan Adjustable Rear Toe Arms
OEM Rear Upper Control arms with Like New Power Flex Bushings
OEM Rear Lower Control arms with Like New Power Flex Bushings
All Pillow ***** are in Excellent shape, as well as their rubber dust sheilds
I'm selling this set up because it's my third set for Back up..and I don't need 3 sets.
Price is $550.00 OBO Shipped!!
Thanks guys!!
More Updates soon!
Stay Tuned!
#Thisisthewolf
I love New things.....
Incoming:
New OEM Rotor Housings Studs
New Brass Nuts with Inconel Lock Washers
OEM Cosmo Exhaust Gaskets
Anti Seize
And a happy Installer!
Also...If anyone is interested in this spare set up I've got.. Features 100% FULL Rear End set up for our FD's.
Megan Adjustable Rear Trailing arms
Megan Adjustable Rear Toe Arms
OEM Rear Upper Control arms with Like New Power Flex Bushings
OEM Rear Lower Control arms with Like New Power Flex Bushings
All Pillow ***** are in Excellent shape, as well as their rubber dust sheilds
I'm selling this set up because it's my third set for Back up..and I don't need 3 sets.
Price is $550.00 OBO Shipped!!
Thanks guys!!
More Updates soon!
Stay Tuned!
#Thisisthewolf
12-01-16, 08:33 PM
#2669
Just wanted to share this Video explaining practically everything you should and need to know about Engine Oil, Transmission Gear Oil, ATF, and Differential Gear oil, as well as Friction modifiers and even Crude vs Synthetic Oils!
VERY informative!!!!!
Also I DID get the ok for a Discount code for Redline synthetic Oils!! It's just with big corporations...things move a bit slower. But HOld Fast!! I'll get it for you guys!
Here's the Link to the Video by Red Line Synthetic Oil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLM...be&app=desktop
VERY informative!!!!!
Also I DID get the ok for a Discount code for Redline synthetic Oils!! It's just with big corporations...things move a bit slower. But HOld Fast!! I'll get it for you guys!
Here's the Link to the Video by Red Line Synthetic Oil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VLM...be&app=desktop
12-16-16, 08:14 PM
#2670
Big Update soon!!!
But for now!! Got some Dyno Tuning on the New Adaptronic Modular Plug and Play ECU. Was able to have Andy come out and do the Set up on the Wolf and show us all the functions etc. After Andy did his thing, Abel jumped in and did his. Check it out!!
Stay TUned!!!
Updates soon!
#ThisistheWolf
But for now!! Got some Dyno Tuning on the New Adaptronic Modular Plug and Play ECU. Was able to have Andy come out and do the Set up on the Wolf and show us all the functions etc. After Andy did his thing, Abel jumped in and did his. Check it out!!
Stay TUned!!!
Updates soon!
#ThisistheWolf
12-23-16, 09:13 PM
#2673
Big Update:
Whats up Guys!!
Long time!! I've been Busy revamping all the neglected aspects of the car.
Fixed the Exhaust as it had hit something at an event and pinched the rear most bend to the tip and was wedging the midpipe in a way that put pressure on the Down pipe. This made it hard to align...and it was leaking at the turbo/dp V-band. Thanks to Dave at FR Performance for fixing it for me!
About a Month ago Andy From Adaptronic hit me up and let me know he would be stopping by CA right after PRI to do Set up and teach us some new features on the Adaptronic Modular PnP Ecu. So I needed to get the car back together before his arrival. I hit it pretty hard to rewire the Engine Harness, as well as make sure everything was installed the correctly. We'd be using the EFR9174 This go around. Non Alum, but I wanted to go with less power because i'm sick of breaking transmissions.
Also took 2 hours out of my life to make this for everyone to use. There is no mistake in the above picture and all is 100% Correct. I was going to do the additional plugs..but figured...it'd take another 2 hours haha. And I was really busy..so although It's on my list....It's low prio right now.
Practice makes perfect! I really do Enjoy Wiring!
Shawn from Turbo Source sent me this! I thought it was pretty cool. The background to the Adaptronic PRI Booth!! WooHoo!
No Matter how deep you get in....nothing beats when you get new parts!!! I love it!! and I'm sure so do you guys when you get em!!
So I decided to Move (2) of my ID1700's from the Flat Single Rail that housed all (6) Injectors up on the Lower INtake Manifold... down to the factory spot in the Center Iron Utilizing Full Function Engineering's Primary rail. We were having some issues with Low RPM Driveability and transient response. So out of Corners and off the line i'd have to free rev the car before Letting out the clutch. That made the car hard to drive. By doing this... although the New Modular ECU takes Hundreds of times More samples per sec than the older PNP model... I wanted to make sure everything I could do to help...was in fact done.
Went fishing with Nam again and nabbed a NICE Rare blue LingCod!!!
Look at those teeth!! This fish was alive during prehistoric times!
Craziest part.... it's meat is actually Blue!!!
Whats up Guys!!
Long time!! I've been Busy revamping all the neglected aspects of the car.
Fixed the Exhaust as it had hit something at an event and pinched the rear most bend to the tip and was wedging the midpipe in a way that put pressure on the Down pipe. This made it hard to align...and it was leaking at the turbo/dp V-band. Thanks to Dave at FR Performance for fixing it for me!
About a Month ago Andy From Adaptronic hit me up and let me know he would be stopping by CA right after PRI to do Set up and teach us some new features on the Adaptronic Modular PnP Ecu. So I needed to get the car back together before his arrival. I hit it pretty hard to rewire the Engine Harness, as well as make sure everything was installed the correctly. We'd be using the EFR9174 This go around. Non Alum, but I wanted to go with less power because i'm sick of breaking transmissions.
Also took 2 hours out of my life to make this for everyone to use. There is no mistake in the above picture and all is 100% Correct. I was going to do the additional plugs..but figured...it'd take another 2 hours haha. And I was really busy..so although It's on my list....It's low prio right now.
Practice makes perfect! I really do Enjoy Wiring!
Shawn from Turbo Source sent me this! I thought it was pretty cool. The background to the Adaptronic PRI Booth!! WooHoo!
No Matter how deep you get in....nothing beats when you get new parts!!! I love it!! and I'm sure so do you guys when you get em!!
So I decided to Move (2) of my ID1700's from the Flat Single Rail that housed all (6) Injectors up on the Lower INtake Manifold... down to the factory spot in the Center Iron Utilizing Full Function Engineering's Primary rail. We were having some issues with Low RPM Driveability and transient response. So out of Corners and off the line i'd have to free rev the car before Letting out the clutch. That made the car hard to drive. By doing this... although the New Modular ECU takes Hundreds of times More samples per sec than the older PNP model... I wanted to make sure everything I could do to help...was in fact done.
Went fishing with Nam again and nabbed a NICE Rare blue LingCod!!!
Look at those teeth!! This fish was alive during prehistoric times!
Craziest part.... it's meat is actually Blue!!!
12-23-16, 09:26 PM
#2674
Continued!
Primary Full Function Engineering Rail with (2) ID1700's... experimenting with fitment
What was I up to????!!!hahaha
Made this Trick Lower Intake Manifold Shield out of PTP Turbo's Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier! I've always needed one of these!
And used my own selection of Hardware for my Gleasman Billet Series Manifold to Rotor Housings! Full Race's Lock washers.. OEM inconel Studs and good ol Copper Locking Nuts
9174 vs 8374 I love Both
This is Neat!!! A proto-type MTX-L Plus!!! Should be the Worlds Fastest!!!!
Always prepping before install!
Bending the provided 3/16 tube for the Full Function Engineering EMAP Kit. I'd be using this to see which Turbo was more Efficient...and or Working the best size wise in regard to back pressure on my engine!
I was really excited to be able to hook this up!
More Wiring at FR Performance the day Before Andy Arrived!
Dave at FR Performance did my exhaust to fix the binding mis-alignment issue happening with the turbo vband to down pipe and my 9174 Compressor outlet to Intercooler.
This was my first Harness Built from Scratch....All on my own. So I spent extra time double checking everything...and ALSO making it so that I could adapt it in the future without ripping apart raychem on the main trunk.
Anyone remember this car?
Primary Full Function Engineering Rail with (2) ID1700's... experimenting with fitment
What was I up to????!!!hahaha
Made this Trick Lower Intake Manifold Shield out of PTP Turbo's Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier! I've always needed one of these!
And used my own selection of Hardware for my Gleasman Billet Series Manifold to Rotor Housings! Full Race's Lock washers.. OEM inconel Studs and good ol Copper Locking Nuts
9174 vs 8374 I love Both
This is Neat!!! A proto-type MTX-L Plus!!! Should be the Worlds Fastest!!!!
Always prepping before install!
Bending the provided 3/16 tube for the Full Function Engineering EMAP Kit. I'd be using this to see which Turbo was more Efficient...and or Working the best size wise in regard to back pressure on my engine!
I was really excited to be able to hook this up!
More Wiring at FR Performance the day Before Andy Arrived!
Dave at FR Performance did my exhaust to fix the binding mis-alignment issue happening with the turbo vband to down pipe and my 9174 Compressor outlet to Intercooler.
This was my first Harness Built from Scratch....All on my own. So I spent extra time double checking everything...and ALSO making it so that I could adapt it in the future without ripping apart raychem on the main trunk.
Anyone remember this car?
12-23-16, 09:42 PM
#2675
Continued:
Day of Andy's arrival and Modular PnP Set up at Alex Rodriguez dyno in Corona and I got to meet a member I've known on the forums for years!! But first I had some finishing up to do on the wiring!
Nice Clean EFR 20B FD..... not just nice..REALLY NICE!! Seriously beautiful car and well thought out execution!
Me and Andy!
Set up on the new ECU was Fast!!! And was great to have a first look with Andy instructing us on the set up of this new Powerful Modular ECU!!
After Andy Schooled us on how to use the new Software, Abel Took over the Lap top to fully tune the rest of the Power map. Andy did a TPS based/VE Tune which had the car feeling smoother than i've ever felt as Semi Peripheral. I was so psyched on the Transient Response!!! And now it was time for Abel to put some boost into her!!
Picture Below Myself...Abel and Andy!
At only 17 Lbs! All the way up to 9600RPM!!! This would be it until I was able to put a stronger transmission in the car. Can't be losing out on comp and or drive time just for excessive power. Response is going to win these events... and that was my main concern. I'm happy as the car still rips! But I would still recommend the 8374 over the 9174 for your average large street ported Sub 500WHP Rotary.
The next day I stopped by Turbosmart USA to Get a new Kompact BOV Installed on my EFR9174
The car looks awesome under the light!
Marty doing his thing! Installed it for me too!! Great Customer Service!
Did a Lifestyle Video Shoot for Borg Warner!!!
And forgot to post a picture of my Finished "Modular in design" Wiring Harness
Day of Andy's arrival and Modular PnP Set up at Alex Rodriguez dyno in Corona and I got to meet a member I've known on the forums for years!! But first I had some finishing up to do on the wiring!
Nice Clean EFR 20B FD..... not just nice..REALLY NICE!! Seriously beautiful car and well thought out execution!
Me and Andy!
Set up on the new ECU was Fast!!! And was great to have a first look with Andy instructing us on the set up of this new Powerful Modular ECU!!
After Andy Schooled us on how to use the new Software, Abel Took over the Lap top to fully tune the rest of the Power map. Andy did a TPS based/VE Tune which had the car feeling smoother than i've ever felt as Semi Peripheral. I was so psyched on the Transient Response!!! And now it was time for Abel to put some boost into her!!
Picture Below Myself...Abel and Andy!
At only 17 Lbs! All the way up to 9600RPM!!! This would be it until I was able to put a stronger transmission in the car. Can't be losing out on comp and or drive time just for excessive power. Response is going to win these events... and that was my main concern. I'm happy as the car still rips! But I would still recommend the 8374 over the 9174 for your average large street ported Sub 500WHP Rotary.
The next day I stopped by Turbosmart USA to Get a new Kompact BOV Installed on my EFR9174
The car looks awesome under the light!
Marty doing his thing! Installed it for me too!! Great Customer Service!
Did a Lifestyle Video Shoot for Borg Warner!!!
And forgot to post a picture of my Finished "Modular in design" Wiring Harness